The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-25
CURRENT MAGAZINES.

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| Tho Atlantic Monthly for November opens
with sketch by Harriet Waters Preston en-
| titled "a Lady of the Old School," which gives
pleasant glimpse of New England life in the last
| generation. 1.-The Landscape Chamber is one
of Miss Sara Jewett's characteristic sketches of
| New England life, but with a touch of weirdness
not often found in her work In 1.-THE Soul of
| the Far East" William Cranston Lawton con-
| siders the subject of art in the Orient Helen
| S. Thompson. who is evidently an enthusiast on
the subject, cives history OF the Society of the
Red Cross. Professor Fiske supplements his
historical studies concerning the formation OF
the Constitution. and the proceedings of the
| constitutional convention with account of
| the adoption and ratification of that instrument.
/ The serial stories. Paul Patoff and the Sec
ond Son" conclude the mont hly nssalments. az
usual, at most critical points in the history of
| the several characters. Edith Thomas contrib
utes a poem entitled Dreams" In the current
| chapter OF his studies of French and English"
| Philip Gilbert Hamerton draws some charitable
conclusions In regard to certain tenoencles
among both these peoples and manages deft1y
10 apologize Tor both In single breath.
| He says: THE plain truth is that people
/ whose lives are rather monotonous like TO read
about anything that gives sensations and
vice is least different from virtue and in it.
self more changeful it supply the
| want In France this is done by cleverly mar
| rated fiction turning upon adultery; in England
| those who do not read French novels Get the
| same material in the long reports of the divorce
cases The French method excels in art. but
the English IS far superior in That incompara-
BILE force, reality. The fictitious adulteress is
but phantom in comparison with the living
| beauty who is seen and heard IN the court OF
! justice; and what fall Of imaginary hero
| ever impressed us like that Of the gifted and
ambitious politician WHO barred bis own path to
| the premiership of England? The reports of
divorce cases are valuable. too, for the glimpse
| OF higher life they afford to the middle and
| lower classes. 1t does not follow in
either country that because people like to read
about adultery they are ready to commit it."
Virginia ". Johnson's novel, "The Terra-cotta
Bust" occupies one hundred pages of tho No
vember Lippincott, and tho space devoted to
other contributions is therefore limited. Among
the shorter articles are "a Modern Spartacus."
Standardization sketch by Felix Oswald;
THE Schooboy a Microcosm, by John John
son, jr., study 10 socialism, with boys and
their possessions of walnuts rabbits etc.. as IL
Illustrations; Social Life at Amherst College,
by r. S. Ronnels, and IA Sketch in Umber," b.;
Arlo Bates. the latter ristic bit of work in
fact we'll in Among the poems is
by Walt Whitman. entitled November
Bouehs." which, as the following lines show, is
OF somewhat pathetic interest:
After the supper and talk-after the day is done.
AS friend from friends his final withdrawal proong
Goodbye and goodbye with emotional lips repeating
$50 hard for his hand to release those hands-no
No more for Communion of sorrow and joy of old
A far-sreiching journey awaits him, to return no
Stunning; postponing severance-seeking to ward off
the last word little,
Fen at the exit-door turning-charges superfuous
calling back
Something exc out minute additional-shadoyvs of
nghtfall deepening, cen he descends the
steps;
Farewes messages observation-disclosures the forthgoer's
Soon to be lost for aye in tho darkness-loath SO
loath to depart! Garruous to the very last.
The frontispiece of Godeys Lady's Book for
November is fine portrait of Mrs. Martha J.
Lamb. editor of the Magazine of American His
tory. biographical sketch of Mrs. Lamb fol-
lows. Mrs Croly (Jennie June) has already
effected decided change for the better in this
periodical, which has, however, always been
liked by large class of feminine readers The
fashion, household and fancy work departments
are very practical and complete. and the literary
features improved
A history of the anti-rent agitation in the
State of New York, from 1889 to 1886, is the
latest pamphlet in the political economy and
public law series issued by the University OF
Pennsylvania. In view of the recent discussions
in.regard to ownership OF land and the growing
opposition to the holding of largo estates the
publication Is timely.
The Art Age. which issues valuable supple
ments with each mbsr, has adopted tho rule
of varying the price for single copies of the
magazine according to the value of the supple
ment, although the yearly subscription price
will remain the same. One of the supplements
with the October issue is photogravure en-
titled misty Morning." the other is log
cabin design. This magazine is taking much
interest in the Indiana soldiers monument. and
in this issue gives the terms OF competition
in detail.
The sixth installment of the Century war his
tory is devoted to the battle of Shiloh and con-
tains the concluding part of General Grants
clo he OF Ia ha1 nv
Buell.. and contributions the subject by Rob-
ert w. Medklrk. Col VIM. Preston johnson and
General Beauregard
The illustrations in Our Little Ones are q
delight to the eye. and in each issue seem
qulsite. if possible, than in the last The &C.
companying stories are just what the babies like
to hear. Russell Publishing Company. Boston.
Illustrated articles in tho October Art
Journal are ''Ceylon Scenery Recent German
Art" Flemish Brass" Barnard Castle.
"Gesso Painting" and "a Foreign Artist and
Author in England The frontspiece is an
etching from Gabriel Max's painting, The
Raising Of Jairus's Daughter"
The Culver which is English, you know,"is
appropriately designated "a magazine for Sun
day and general reading" Its contents ere
bright and varied. and its tone clean, pure and
healthy. The November number has continu-
ing chapters of two good stories My Brother
Basil" and BY the Waters of Babylon" There is
a pleasing variety of other articles ranging from
grave to light, and good poetry. The
Culver is always prettIly illustrated. Published
by CasseH 81 Co.. 739 Broadway, New York.
The purpose of the American Book-maker is
to chronicle the progress of the book making art
and, as might be expected, it rivals literary
periodicals in elegance of typographical finish
and artistic illustration. Although a trade pub
LEGATION. it contains much to interest the general
reader.
The Carriage Monthly Daily is the curious
title given to the report of the proceedings of
the Carriage Builders Association. lately held at
Washington. d. c. 1t is beautiful specimen
of the printers and engaver's art.